A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5396945 Details
Epoch: 250 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 22863874 epoch_slot_no: 227074 block_no: 5396768 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 10066 time: 2021-02-27 12:49:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x856b3180014e98317084f160b294545c899778fa4fa037a82f452c90cb69e506Block Operator
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